18 - Patrice Bain Embraces the Messy

In this episode, Shannon and Patrice Bain talk about how simple power tools can unleash the science of learning in your classroom...tomorrow!  These power tools were created with how students learn in mind and they really help to make learning stick over the long term.   Patrice is a veteran K–12 teacher, Patrice recently completed more than 25 years teaching social studies at a middle school in Illinois. She is the co-author of POWERFUL TEACHING with Pooja Agarwal.  Prior to the conversation, Shannon tells the story about learning the hard way and its impact on her. *** You can find out more about Patrice Bain: Powerteaching.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerfulteaching/ @PatriceBain1 on X *** Have a suggestion for someone Shannon should interview, a question about an episode, or some feedback about the podcast, email Shannon here: [email protected].    Thankyou for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.   Shannon's blog can found here: www.mygrowthmindset.home.blog Shannon's Facebook groups: -Beyond Report Cards (for educators who use the British Columbia curriculum) -The Humanities Zone (for any educator who teaches Social Studies or English) Shannon is on Twitter (X) and Threads : @DramaQueenBRC